In brief
On the outskirts of Kherson, 52‑year‑old vegetable seller Yuriy was chased by a drone that detonated nearby, leaving him with shrapnel wounds and a concussion. The incident, dubbed a 'human safari' by locals, showcases the use of remotely‑controlled drones to terrorise civilians. Russian authorities denied targeting civilians in this operation. The footage was posted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and released by the BBC, with coverage from Kyiv’s Paul Adams highlighting the growing threat to non‑military populations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared a video showing a street vendor being hunted by a drone before it exploded.
The man in the video, 52‑year‑old vegetable seller Yuriy, verified by the BBC, managed to survive but sustained shrapnel wounds and a concussion.
The attack, known in Ukraine as "human safari", is a method of remotely‑operated drones used by Russia to terrorise front‑line residents.
The incident took place in Kherson, a city only a few miles from the front line.
Russia has repeatedly denied deliberate targeting civilians in this operation.
BBC's Paul Adams reports from Kyiv.